Tuesday, January 10, 2012 at 12:45AM The LA FCPUG has a great article for anyone running FCP X. Just like all the little tricks you needed to make sure FCP 7 ran smooth, FCP X has it's own batch troubleshooting tips that just might make your life a little easier someday. Might want to bookmark this one!
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 11:36PM A lot of you know I'm a huge Nikon fan, and I've been waiting for them to step up and supply their users with a body that you could properly shoot video with. They delivered that camera tonight (well, they actually just announced, they'll start delivering the end of February). That camera is the Nikon D4.
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I'll skip a lot of the details, if you're interested you can read through DP Review's overview article, but I want to point out a couple things that should make it interesting to video professionals. What makes the D4 special in a crowded DSLR video market? It has a feature that no other DSLR camera does - it outputs a full 1080p uncompressed signal out HDMI. That's right, you can use AJA's Ki Pro or mini (or any other HDMI recording device) to record a 8-bit 422 uncompressed image with no display info ruining it.
Other exciting features include backlit buttons, the ability to change ISO, shutter speed, and aperture while recording, 1/8th stop aperture increments for smoother changes, and an optional wireless transmitter that lets you control the camera from any web-based device (like an iPad or iPhone) including a live video feed on the device.
The camera should begin shipping in mid-to-late February for $6000. Visit Nikon's D4 website for full specs, details, sample images, and brochure.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 1:59PM As everyone begins anew for 2012, I'm really excited for what's coming down the pike this year. While a lot will be changing during the course of the year, some things with our group won't be, but that's a good thing! We are welcoming back AJA as our Platinum Sponsor for 2012! I couldn't be more excited, as we'll be hearing about a lot of great things from them this year.
We're also welcoming back GenArts as a meeting sponsor as they promote their Sapphire Edge software. You may have noticed their new logo there to the right - check out Edge and the brand new GenArts website.
Not to be left out, Noise Industries has agreed to another full year of sponsoring the group as well. FX Factory is a go to tool for anyone using Final Cut Pro, 7 or X.
Just confirmed - motionvfx.com has also extended their sponsorship through 2012. A great source for anyone working in video, whether you need motion graphics to work right out of the box or if you want to do a lot of customization. They have a huge collection that seems to grow everyday.
Keep an eye here this coming year, as we plan to publish a lot more industry news and links to cool projects (send us your links or ones that you think are cool) in addition to information about our meetings.
Here's to a great 2012!
2012, AJA, Sapphire Edge, genarts in random Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 4:36PM Anyone in Indy area have a Sony FS100? Someone contacted me about needing one.
Tuesday, December 6, 2011 at 8:46PM Sorry for the late notice, but we're going to delay our December a couple weeks. The meeting will now be held on TUESDAY December 20th. The meeting will be from 7-9:30pm at FOX59 as usual. Stay tuned for the agenda - I'm working on getting a guest. I do know we are going to start back on our Motion Behaviors series though, as that was a very popular segment earlier this year.
Hope you can make it!
